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Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

HVAC Mechanic

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/27
$27.58 - $45.98/hr
Senior
Associate's
St Inigoes, MD, USA
In PersonLess than 15 business days of travel per calendar year.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A two-year technical degree in HVAC, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent military or industrial HVAC experience plus two additional years of related experience.
  • Five years of experience supporting HVAC or environmental control systems in technical, industrial, or fabrication environments.
  • Experience monitoring and adjusting temperature-controlled and humidity-controlled areas used for material curing, coatings, or specialized fabrication tasks.
  • Hands-on experience maintaining or servicing HVAC units, air handlers, temperature controls, humidity controls, and ventilation systems.
  • Experience using gauges, meters, pressure monitors, and digital controls to maintain precise environmental settings.
  • Ability to follow cure-cycle profiles, environmental specifications, and process documentation to support coating and material-processing tasks.
  • Ability to work safely with HVAC tools, measuring devices, and environmental control equipment.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and operate temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms used for curing, coating, and specialized fabrication processes.
  • Monitor and adjust environmental settings, service HVAC and environmental-control equipment, and ensure controlled spaces meet the precise conditions required for material processing.
  • Coordinate with fabrication and finishing teams to maintain stable cure-cycle environments that support high-quality production.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting environmental-control operations in prototype, fabrication, machining, or coating facilities.
  • Experience maintaining temperature-controlled spaces used for paint or coating cure cycles, composite cure processes, or material stabilization.
  • Experience coordinating environmental conditions with coating technicians, composite technicians, or finishing teams.
  • Experience working in controlled environments for electronics, delicate assemblies, or coating applications.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense or Navy environmental standards related to curing, coating, or controlled material handling.

About the company

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Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced gives SRC access to a $3.5 billion, 15-year Navy pipeline.
  • The August 2026 Navy contract for C4I engineering broadens work across multiple ship fleets.
  • CBP kept SRC as incumbent for $21.39 million aircraft sensor support through September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • CBP’s Aircraft Sensors Technical Support Services ends September 22, 2026, forcing recompete risk.
  • SRC’s growth depends on defense contracting cycles and incumbent renewals, not product revenue.
  • Private ownership and federal concentration make a single protest or budget cut damaging.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • SRC won NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced across seven zones in March 2026.
  • SRC holds deep C4I, cyber, and aircraft-sensor sustainment work across Navy and CBP.
  • SRC remains embedded in follow-on federal vehicles, including OASIS UNR and Seaport.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%